{"product_id":"shrimp-country-recipes-and-tales-from-the-southern-coasts-hardcover","title":"Shrimp Country: Recipes and Tales from the Southern Coasts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnna Marlis Burgard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Shrimp lovers, both cooks and eaters, absolutely need this book, but so does any traveler or armchair epicure who values the culinary traditions of Coastal America.\"--Michael Stern, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eRoadfood: The Coast-to-Coast Guide to 900 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and Much, Much More\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Not only is \u003ci\u003eShrimp Country\u003c\/i\u003e a complete compendium of southern shrimp, it is a tasty treat for both reading and cooking.\"--Elizabeth Williams, author of \u003ci\u003eNew Orleans: A Food Biography\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Takes us on a journey through the creeks, bogs, sounds, and seas that yield one of America's most precious resources--sweet, tender shrimp.\"--Nancy White, author of \u003ci\u003eJacksonville Food Trucks: Stories \u0026amp; Recipes from the Road\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A wonderful culinary journey. From the recipes peppered with chefs' anecdotes and information for home cooks and travelers, Burgard has compiled a mouthwatering celebration of the sweet crustacean.\"--Heather McPherson, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eGood Catch: Recipes and Stories Celebrating the Best of Florida's Waters\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Embark on a fresh and delicious culinary tour of coastal America  \u003ci\u003eShrimp Country\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to discover the southern shorelines from Texas to the Carolinas, savoring the region's sea air, salty characters, and succulent shrimp. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Shrimp is a perfect ingredient. Mild enough to be a part of delicately-flavored dishes and tasty enough to be eaten on its own, it pairs well with both spicy and sweet ingredients and can be fried, saut ed, steamed, broiled, or grilled. In this savory homage to the crustacean, Anna Marlis Burgard swaps stories and recipes with the people who know it best--island dwellers whose ancestors have worked in the shrimping business for generations, mariners who seem to straddle ancient and modern worlds, marine biologists, and James Beard Award-winning chefs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Burgard gathers more than 100 tempting recipes from regional classics like pilau, creole, and bog to global fare such as shrimp empanadas, shrimp saganaki, and tom kha gai. Coastal families share their favorite dishes, seaside chefs reveal their customer-luring secrets, and Burgard offers up cooking tips that make prep time a breeze. Transported to strange and beautiful places including South Padre Island, Texas, Santa Rosa Island, Florida, and Swanquarter, North Carolina, readers will enjoy sampling some of the best food America has to offer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Brimming with the larger-than-life personalities of trawler captains, food truck masters, diner cooks, and award-winning chefs, \u003ci\u003eShrimp Country\u003c\/i\u003e is a love letter to coastal communities and their joy-filled, soul-fueling kitchens. Kick off your shoes, roll up your sleeves, and dig in  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Marlis Burgard\u003c\/b\u003e is the creative force behind hundreds of books including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eA Guide for Grown-ups: Essential Wisdom from the Collected Works of Antoine de Saint-Exup?ry\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Hallelujah: The Poetry of Classic Hymns. \u003c\/i\u003eHer work has been featured on Atlas Obscura, BBC Radio 1 and NPR, and in the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. She honed her shrimp-cooking skills on Tybee Island, Georgia, where the trawlers moored along Lazaretto Creek bring wild shrimp to the docks, and has explored more than 100 coastal and inland islands for her \u003ci\u003eIslands of America: A River, Lake and Sea Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.4 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 27, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773410836768,"sku":"9780813062945","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5f7ffc89986fd082c17bdcaae32b678f.webp?v=1780426433","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/shrimp-country-recipes-and-tales-from-the-southern-coasts-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}